Legend trail towards S. Giacomo

This trail lets you
discover the S. Giacomo church. According to legend, a young local
inhabitant, Count Jakob von Stetteneck, let it build. He dedicated it to
Saint Jakob, the protector of all hikers. The path starts at the church
of S. Cristina. Directly behind it, it goes through the woods. Along
the way there are 16 information boards. Their drawings and texts
explain the Legend of Count Jakob. From the old Festil house in S.
Giacomo you already see the church and after a steep but short ascent
you are in front of it. Tradition holds that the S. Giacomo church is
the oldest one of the whole valley, since its origin goes back to the
12th century. Its Gothic frescos in the presbytery and the paintings
from the 16th century near the pulpit, which represent scenes of the
legend, are valuable and unique. The church can be visited in summer
only, from the beginning of July until the middle of September: Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday from 10.30 a.m. – 12.00 a.m. Wednesday, Friday from
10.30 a.m. – 12.00 a.m. and from 15.30 p.m. – 17.00 p.m. Walking time
1,5 h.